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William Nobles (cinematographer)
William Nobles (December 23, 1892 – November 24, 1968) was an American cinematographer. Biography Born in 1892 in Waubay, South Dakota, Nobles worked on nearly 200 Hollywood films in a career that spanned five decades, from 1917 to 1966. His most noted cinematography work is probably the Gene Autry film ''Red River Valley'' in 1936,John Howard Reid, ''Great Hollywood Westerns: Classic Pictures, Must-See Movies & "B" Films'', page 118, 2006. and the original ''Dick Tracy'' serial film in 1937, working with Edgar Lyons. One author described his contribution to filmmaking as follows: Another notes the "fine photography" by Nobles in ''The Fighting Devil Dogs'', 1938.John Reid, ''These Movies Won No Hollywood Awards'', page 64, 2005. Nobles died in 1968 in Costa Mesa, California, at the age of 75. Partial filmography * '' The Little Patriot'' (1917) * ''Cyclone Bliss'' (1921) *''Barb Wire'' (1922) * '' The Crow's Nest'' (1922) * ''The Red Warning'' (1923) * ''The White Out ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinematographer
The cinematographer or director of photography (sometimes shortened to DP or DOP) is the person responsible for the photographing or recording of a film, television production, music video or other live action piece. The cinematographer is the chief of the camera and light crews working on such projects and would normally be responsible for making artistic and technical decisions related to the image and for selecting the camera, film stock, lenses, filters, etc. The study and practice of this field is referred to as cinematography. The cinematographer is a subordinate of the director, tasked with capturing a scene in accordance with director’s vision. Relations between the cinematographer and director vary. In some instances, the director will allow the cinematographer complete independence, while in others, the director allows little to none, even going so far as to specify exact camera placement and lens selection. Such a level of involvement is less common when the director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bustin' Thru
''Bustin' Thru'' (also written as ''Bustin' Through'') is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by Clifford Smith and starring Jack Hoxie, Helen Lynch and William Bailey.Munden, p. 100. Synopsis Jack Savage refuses to sell his ranch to millionaire John Merritt who has previously shown no interest in ranching. It becomes clear that he believes that there is gold beneath the property, and his lawyer manages to acquire it through a technicality. However, Jack has fallen in love Merritt's daughter Helen, and after marrying her he reclaims his ranch. Cast * Jack Hoxie as Jack Savage * Helen Lynch Helen Lynch (April 6, 1900 – March 2, 1965) was an American silent film actress, mainly known for her roles playing gun molls and other morally dubious characters. Biography Lynch was born in 1900 in Billings, Montana, where she was also ra ... as Helen Merritt * William Bailey as Harvey Gregg * Alfred Allen as John Merritt * George Grandee as Rudolph Romano References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firebrand Jordan
''Firebrand Jordan'' is a 1930 American pre-Code western film directed by Alan James and starring Lane Chandler, Sheldon Lewis and Yakima Canutt.Munden, p. 247 Cast * Lane Chandler as Firebrand Jordan * Aline Goodwin as Joan Howe * Yakima Canutt as Red Carson * Sheldon Lewis as David Hampton * Marguerite Ainslee as Peggy Howe * Tom London as Ed Burns * Lew Meehan as Spike * Frank Yaconelli as Tony * Alfred Hewston as Ah Sing * Fred Harvey as Judd Howe * Cliff Lyons as Pete * Thomas G. Lingham Thomas G. Lingham (April 7, 1870 – February 19, 1950; also credited as Thomas Lingham, Tom Lingham, and as T. G. Lingham) was an American stage performer and then a film actor during both the silent and early sound eras. He appeared in mo ... as Henchman References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. * Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyond The Rio Grande
''Beyond the Rio Grande'' is a 1930 American pre-Code western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Jack Perrin, Franklyn Farnum and Jay Wilsey.Munden, p. 55 Cast * Jack Perrin as Bert Allen * Franklyn Farnum as Joe Kemp * Charline Burt as Betty Burke * Emma Tansey as Mrs. Burke * Jay Wilsey as Bill * Pete Morrison as Al Mooney * Henry Roquemore as Sheriff * Edmund Cobb as Dick * Henry Taylor as Doctor * Barney Beasley as Henchman * Herman Hack as Henchman * Artie Ortego as Vaquero * Starlight the Horse Starlight is the light emitted by stars. It typically refers to visible electromagnetic radiation from stars other than the Sun, observable from Earth at night, although a component of starlight is observable from Earth during daytime. Sunlig ... as Starlight, Bert's Horse References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Phantom Of The Desert
''The Phantom of the Desert'' is a 1930 American western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Jack Perrin, Eva Novak and Josef Swickard.Pitts p.248 Cast * Jack Perrin as Jack Saunders * Eva Novak as Mary Van Horn * Josef Swickard as Colonel Van Horn * Lila Eccles as Nora - the Cook * Ben Corbett as Benny Mack * Edward Earle as Dan Denton * Robert Walker as Steve - Henchman * Pete Morrison George D. "Pete" Morrison (August 8, 1890 – February 5, 1973) was an American silent western film actor born in Westminster, Colorado. During his childhood he lived in Morrison, Colorado (named for his grandfather George Morrison) and Idaho S ... as Jim - Henchman * Starlight the Horse as Phantom References Bibliography * Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films''. McFarland, 2012. External links * 1930 films 1930 Western (genre) films 1930s English-language films American Western (genre) films Films directed by Harry S. Webb America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overland Bound
''Overland Bound'' is a 1929 American Western film directed by Leo D. Maloney and starring Maloney, Allene Ray, Jack Perrin and Lydia Knott. It is considered to be the first all-talking B Western to be made, following on from the success of the hit 1928 Fox Western '' In Old Arizona''. Despite the drawback of the film's poor sound recording quality, it was successfully distributed.Tuska, p. 23. It was Maloney's final film as he died shortly after its release. Synopsis A man tries to trick a mother and her daughter into selling their ranch, a potentially lucrative property on the site of a future railroad. He hires a man to pose as the mother's long-lost son. Cast * Leo D. Maloney as Lucky Lorimer * Allene Ray as Mary Winters * Jack Perrin as Larry Withers / Jimmy Winters * Lydia Knott as Ma Winters * Hal Taliaferro as Buck Hawkins * Charles K. French as Underwood * Albert J. Smith as Keno Creager * William Dyer as Boss Wheeler * Starlight the Horse as Starlight * Bullet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rough And Ready (1927 Film)
''Rough and Ready'' is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring Jack Hoxie, Ena Gregory and Marin Sais.Rainey p.68 Cast * Jack Hoxie as Ned Raleigh * Ena Gregory as Beth Stone * Jack Pratt as 'Parson' Smith * William Steele as Morris Manning * Monte Montague as 'Rawhide' Barton * Clark Comstock as John Stone * Marin Sais as Martha Bowman * Bert De Marc Bert or BERT may refer to: Persons, characters, or animals known as Bert *Bert (name), commonly an abbreviated forename and sometimes a surname *Bert, a character in the poem "Bert the Wombat" by The Wiggles; from their 1992 album Here Comes a Son ... as Bill Blake References Bibliography * Rainey, Buck. ''Sweethearts of the Sage: Biographies and Filmographies of 258 actresses appearing in Western movies''. McFarland & Company, 1992. External links * 1927 films 1927 Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films American black-and-white films Universal Pictures films Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fighting Three
''The Fighting Three'' is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring Jack Hoxie, Olive Hasbrouck and Marin Sais. The film's sets were designed by the art director David S. Garber. Cast * Jack Hoxie as Jack Conway * Olive Hasbrouck as Jeanne D'Arcy * Marin Sais as Clara Jones * Fanny Warren as Widow * William Malan as John D'Arcy * Buck Connors as Marshal Skinner * William J. Dyer as Timothy * Henry Roquemore Henry Roquemore (March 18, 1886 – June 30, 1943) was an American character actor who primarily played bit parts. He appeared in 229 silent and sound films from 1927 until 1943. Many of his roles were uncredited parts in Western movies, ... as Revere * William Bailey as Steve Clayton * Scout the Horse as Jack's Horse * Bunk the Dog as Jack's Dog References External links * 1927 films 1927 Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films American black-and-white films Universal Pictures films Films dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Border Sheriff
''The Border Sheriff'' is a 1926 American silent Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring Jack Hoxie, Olive Hasbrouck, and S.E. Jennings. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Cultus Collins, the sheriff of Cayuse County, confers with the United States Secret Service in Washington regarding a gang smuggling dope from Mexico. The trail leads to Carter Brace in San Francisco, who is the business representative of Henry Belden. Sheriff Collins becomes acquainted with Henry and his daughter Joan, and foils an attempt to kidnap them in Chinatown. Later in Cayuse County, Collins frustrates the schemes of the gang, again saves both of the Beldens, and wins the affection of Joan. Cast * Jack Hoxie as Sheriff Cultus Collins * Olive Hasbrouck as Joan Belden * S.E. Jennings as Carter Brace * Gilbert Holmes as Tate 'Tater-bug' Cooper * Buck Moulton as Limpy Peel * Thomas G. Lingham as Henry Belden * Bert De Marc Bert or BERT may refer to: Persons, chara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Hot Leather
''Red Hot Leather'' is a 1926 American silent Western film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring Jack Hoxie, Ena Gregory, and Billy Engle Billy Engle (May 28, 1889 – November 28, 1966) was an Austro-Hungarian Empire-born American film actor. He appeared in more than 250 films between 1917 and 1957. He was born in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and died in Hollywood, California .... Cast Preservation A partial print of ''Red Hot Leather'' with 4 reels is held by Gosfilmofond of Russia. References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. External links * 1926 films 1926 Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films Universal Pictures films Films directed by Albert S. Rogell American black-and-white films Silent American Western (genre) films 1920s American films {{silent-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wild Horse Stampede
''The Wild Horse Stampede'' is a 1926 American silent Western film directed by Clifford Smith and starring Jack Hoxie, Fay Wray and Marin Sais.Munden, p. 903 Cast * Jack Hoxie as Jack Tanner * Fay Wray as Jessie Hayden * William Steele as Charlie Champion * Marin Sais as Grace Connor * Clark Comstock as Cross Hayden * Jack Pratt as Henchman * Art Mix as Henchman * Bert De Marc as Henchman * Monte Montague Monte Montague (April 23, 1891 – April 6, 1959) was the stage name for Walter H. Montague, an American film actor. He appeared in more than 190 films between 1920 and 1954. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, and died in Burbank, Californi ... as Henchman References Bibliography * Munden, Kenneth White. ''The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1''. University of California Press, 1997. External links * 1926 films 1926 Western (genre) films 1920s English-language films Universal Pictures films F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Demon (1926 Film)
''The Demon'' is a 1926 American silent film, silent Western (genre), Western film directed by Clifford Smith (director), Clifford Smith and starring Jack Hoxie, Lola Todd, and William Welsh (actor), William Welsh. Plot As described in a film magazine review, raiders are burning the property of cattle ranchers. Dane Gordon, posing as an ex-convict, joins the gang and falls in love with Goldie Fleming, stenographer of Bat Jackson, the brains of the outfit. Dane leads a posse against the outlaws. A plot to blow up Dane and his men fails. The outlaws are rounded up. Bat is shot dead while Dane is stalking him. Dane finds Goldie is largely responsible for their success. She admits she loves Dane. Cast * Jack Hoxie as Dane Gordon * Lola Todd as Goldie Fleming * William Welsh (actor), William Welsh as Percival Wade * Jere Austin as Bat Jackson * Al J. Jennings as Dan Carroll * George Grandee as The Secretary * Harry Semels as Joseph Lomax References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
